Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) buildings are open to the public.
Per Washington State guidelines, masks are no longer mandatory
CURRENT LIBRARY SERVICES
IN-PERSON SERVICES: All library buildings are open. Find the hours for your branch at the list below. Come inside to browse, check out books and magazines, pick up a movie on DVD or music CDs, use library computers and printers, and ask staff for reference assistance. Please note:
ALTERNATIVE SERVICES: If you are unable to wear a mask or prefer a no-contact experience, curbside pick up of library materials and other alternative services are available. See the list below.
DIGITAL SERVICES: Explore eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies and music, databases, and more at wcls.org/digital-content.
CURBSIDE PICK UP: Reserve materials and pick them up curbside. Don’t know what you want? Call us. We’ll put together a bag of books, DVDs and more based on your interests. Please allow 24 hours for fulfillment. Find out more here.
NEW: Schedule your curbside pick up appointment online through our Scheduler page at wcls.org/pickup
PRINTING: Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pick up.
WIFI AND LAPTOPS: We offer free WiFi, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.
ONLINE EVENTS: You can find lots to do on our events calendar, wcls.org/happenings.
Get up-to-date information about COVID-19 at the Whatcom County Department of Health and the Washington State Department of Health. To ensure the health of our community, we are following Gov. Jay Inslee’s Healthy Washington plan.
LIBRARY OPEN HOURS & CURBSIDE PICKUP
| Branch | Day and Time | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine | Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-305-3637 |
| Deming | Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-592-2422 |
| Everson | Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-966-5100 |
| Ferndale | Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-384-3647 |
| Island | Tues 1:00 PM-7:00 PM Thurs 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-758-7145 |
| Lynden | Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | 360-354-4883 |
| N. Fork | Tues 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-599-2020 |
| NW Drive Library Express | Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM | 360-305-3600 |
| Pt. Roberts | Tues 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-945-6545 |
| Point Roberts Library Express (holds pick-up and returns only) | Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM | 360-945-6545 |
| S. Whatcom | Tues-Wed 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thurs-Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-305-3632 |
| Sumas | Mon 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 360-988-2501 |
| Mobile Svcs Bkmobile | Glenhaven: Mon-3:00 – 7:00 PM Birch Bay: Wed-3:00 – 7:00 PM Wickersham: Thurs-3:00 – 5:00 PM Lake Samish: Thurs-5:30 – 7:00 PM Sumas: Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 360-305-3599 |
WCLS EVENTS
View our calendar for more WCLS Events
WCLS NEWS
- Libraries are cooling stations August 14, 2023
- Whatcom READS announces Oct. 15 submission deadline for annual writing challenge August 11, 2023
- Friends of the Blaine, Ferndale and South Whatcom libraries present free jazz series June 13, 2023
- Summer Reading program begins June 1 May 12, 2023
- WCLS staff win Washington Library Association award for their service to migrant farmworker community May 12, 2023
- Birch Bay Library project moves forward as a library express following approval of state grant scope change April 25, 2023
- Whatcom READS announces 2024 selection March 16, 2023
- Whatcom READS welcomes author Jess Walter February 22, 2023
- Sumas Library reopens with Feb. 15 ribbon cutting celebration February 6, 2023
- WCLS considers next steps for Birch Bay Library January 17, 2023